Bill Information

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, limiting the defense of justification in certain cases; providing for district attorneys standing and interest in prisoner litigation; adding provisions relating to the establishment and operation of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing; regulating matters relating to the performance and funding of abortions, the protection of women who undergo abortion and their spouses, and the protection of children subject to abortion; increasing the penalties for false reports to law enforcement authorities; making an editorial change; and making repeals.